Definitions for career
kəˈrɪərca·reer

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. career, calling, vocationnoun

   the particular occupation for which you are trained

2. career, life historyverb

   the general progression of your working or professional life

   "the general had had a distinguished career"; "he had a long career in the law"

3. careerverb

   move headlong at high speed

   "The cars careered down the road"; "The mob careered through the streets"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. careernoun

   One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.

2. careernoun

   An individual's work and life roles over their lifespan.

3. careernoun

   speed

4. careernoun

   A jouster's path during a joust.

5. careernoun

   A short gallop of a horse.

6. careerverb

   To move rapidly straight ahead, especially in an uncontrolled way.

   The car careered down the road, missed the curve, and went through a hedge.

7. Etymology: Mid 16th century, from carrière (a road or racecourse), from carriera, from carreira, from carraria based on carrus 'wheeled vehicle'. Or from carriere, from Old Provençal/Occitan carriera ("road"), from carraria.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CAREERnoun

   Etymology: carriere, Fr.

   1. The ground on which a race is run.

   They had run themselves too far out of breath, to go back again the same career. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   2. A course; a race.

   What rein can hold licentious wickedness,
   When down the hill he holds his fierce career? William Shakespeare.

   3. Full speed; swift motion.

   It is related of certain Indians, that they are able, when a horse is running in his full career, to stand upright on his back. John Wilkins, Mathematical Magick.

   Practise them now to curb the turning steed,
   Mocking the foe; now to his rapid speed
   To give the rein, and, in the full career,
   To draw the certain sword, or send the pointed spear. Matthew Prior.

   4. Course of action; uninterrupted procedure.

   Shall quips and sentences, and these paper bullets of the brain, awe a man from the career of his humour? William Shakespeare, Much ado about Nothing.

   The heir of a blasted family has rose up, and promised fair, and yet, at length, a cross event has certainly met and stopt him in the career of his fortune. South.

   Knights in knightly deeds should persevere,
   And still continue what at first they were;
   Continue, and proceed in honour’s fair career. Dryden.

2. To Careerverb

   Running with swift motion.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   With eyes, the wheels
   Of beryl, and careering fires between. Parad. Lost, b. vi.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Career

   The career is an individual's metaphorical "journey" through learning, work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define career and the term is used in a variety of ways.

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1. career

   A career refers to an individual's journey through learning, work, and other aspects of life that are related to employment over the course of their life. It involves the jobs held, titles earned and work accomplishments over a long period of time, rather than just referring to one position. A career also involves continuous growth and development, usually in a particular sector or sphere of employment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Careernoun

   a race course: the ground run over

2. Careernoun

   a running; full speed; a rapid course

3. Careernoun

   general course of action or conduct in life, or in a particular part or calling in life, or in some special undertaking; usually applied to course or conduct which is of a public character; as, Washington's career as a soldier

4. Careernoun

   the flight of a hawk

5. Careerverb

   to move or run rapidly

6. Etymology: [F. carrire race course, high road, street, fr. L. carrus wagon. See Car.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Career

   Career describes an individuals' journey through learning, work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define a career and the term is used in a variety of ways.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Career

   ka-rēr′, n. a racecourse: a race: course of action: manner of life; v.i. to gallop: to move or run rapidly. [Fr. carrière, a racecourse. See Car.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. career

   A specific form of employment.

   Her career was very exciting.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020  

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1. Career

   Career vs. Carrier -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Career and Carrier.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'career' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1301

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'career' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3331

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'career' in Nouns Frequency: #484

How to pronounce career?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say career in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of career in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of career in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of career in a Sentence

1. Amy Schumer:

   I don’t think anyone wants to see Aziz’s career ruined or his life ruined or anything like that, but that’s where people’s minds go, they go, ‘Does he deserve this?’ And it’s really not about that. I think it’s about expressing and showing women that that behavior is not OK and not only can you leave, but you need to leave.

2. Pirates President Travis Williams:

   Gene was a speedy outfielder who was a key member of our 1971 World Series team, he made a tremendous impact on the game, not only as a player after his career with the Pirates, but also as a longtime coach in the big leagues.

3. Craig Tracey:

   You've got to show how you're different, i'm certainly not a career politician. I run a business and my reason for getting into politics was disillusionment with politicians as well.

4. Emily Horne:

   Serving the American people as National Security Council Spokesperson has been the honor of a lifetime. I am profoundly thankful for my colleagues at the White House and across the Biden-Harris Administration, including the dedicated career professionals who are the bedrock of our national security, i will also miss working daily with our press corps, whose tireless reporting is essential for the health of our democracy. As I start this next chapter I'm grateful for the opportunity to spend more time with my kindergartner, toddler, and my endlessly patient husband.

5. Tom Brokaw:

   I met with Linda Vester on two occasions, both at her request, 23 years ago, because she wanted advice with respect to her career at NBC, the meetings were brief, cordial and appropriate, and despite Linda’s allegations, I made no romantic overtures towards her, at that time or any other.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=career
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Career
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=career
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/career
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=career
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=career